English Practice Set 429

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1. Q1 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Extremely unpleasant –
   AAbnoxiousBObnoxousCObnoxiousDObnaxious
2. Q2 · English · Basics of English Language
   Identify the part of speech of the capitalised word in the sentence: "They BUILT a new house last year."
   APrepositionBAdjectiveCAdverbDVerb
3. Q3 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Fill in the blank so the subject and verb agree: Each of the boys _____ a prize for their performance.
   Awere givenBwas givenCare taughtDwere present
4. Q4 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Three of the four sentences below belong together in theme/context. Choose the one that does NOT belong: 1. Their growth has been especially strong in regions with lower rates of text literacy. 2. Today, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances. 3. For many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one. 4. Citizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.
   ATheir growth has been especially strong in regions with lower rates of text literacy.BToday, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances.CFor many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.DCitizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.
5. Q5 · English · Antonyms
   Choose the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'Vague'.
   AAmbiguousBExplicitCObscureDHazy
6. Q6 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: One of the reasons _____ the project was delayed.
   Awas givenBare thatCis thatDhas submitted
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   In general statements of what was true in the past, is true now, and is likely to be true in future. Which tense is used?
   AFuture progressive tenseBPresent continuous tenseCSimple present tenseDPresent perfect continuous tense
8. Q8 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelt word from the options below.
   AMsichievousBMischievousCMischievoasDMischievus
9. Q9 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.
   AFermented apple juice is touted to have many health benefits though most are anecdotal and not supported by scientific factsBIntriguing as it is, the house was never sold because it was thought to be hauntedCIt is important for scientists to acknowledge their humanity and the implications of their inventionsDThere are many believes about ancient artefacts that some of them are patently not true
10. Q10 · English · English Language
    Choose the correct word: 'If it rains, we ____ stay indoors.'
    AwillBwouldCshall haveDwere